In order to make every fair better than the last, changes must be made.  We would like to thank all the people who took the time to give us their thoughts and take the time to fill out a survey.  In order to make these changes more obvious, the major changes are outlined below:

1. Registration (check in) of ALL open class items will be Wednesday, July 30th, from 1 – 8 pm. Due to freshness considerations, Baked Goods, Fruits and Vegetables, Floriculture and Field Crops MUST register their entries on Wednesday, but may bring their entries on Thursday, July 31st between 7:30 – 9:00 am.  We will adhere to registration times rigorously.
2. Maximum number of entries per department is ten(10) per person, unless otherwise noted.
3. All open class  entries MUST HAVE BEEN COMPLETED OR RAISED since the previous year’s Archuleta County Fair
4. Quilting registration and judging is the weekend prior to the fair on Saturday, July 26, 2008.  Entries are accepted from 8am to 12 Noon and judging will begin at 1pm.
5. Superintendents cannot compete in the department that they superintend.
6. AGE is the classification previously known as UNIT.  Unless otherwise noted, the AGE breakdown is as follows:  Youth = 12 & Under, Teen = 13 -19, Adult = 20 & over.  For children, AGE is how old you were on January 1, 2008.

OPEN CLASS RULES AND HOW TO ENTER

Open Class Rules & How to Enter

1. Each exhibitor may enter a maximum of 10 entries per department/division unless otherwise noted.
2. Each exhibitor may enter two items per class; however, only one per class will be judged.  The other items will be marked "Exhibit Only".
3. The "Other" class in each department includes only those times that do not fit into any other class.
4. Superintendents cannot compete in the department that they superintend.
5. At the discretion of the superintendent and /or judge, a class may be added if entries warrant.
6. Judges will not award ribbons to an unworthy exhibit.  An exhibit will be determined unworthy at the judge’s sole discretions.
7. First, second, third, and/or fourth place ribbons will not necessarily be awarded in each class.
8. In each case, the decision of the judge is final.  If the exhibitor does not understand the placing, he or she may speak to the department superintendent.
9. All animals judged in Open and 4H Classes must be received at designated times on Thursday, July 31st.
10. All open class exhibits that are to be judged in the Extension Building must be registered /entered between 1 – 8pm on Wednesday, July 30th.
11. Open Class Divisions outlined in the handbook are open to individuals from both inside and outside of Archuleta County
12. 4H Divisions outlined in the handbook are open only to individuals enrolled as 4H members in Archuleta County and each exhibit must represent a project in which the member is officially enrolled.  NOTE: Entries cannot be cross-entered in Open and 4H Classes.
13. The Extension Building will be closed to everyone except superintendents and judges on Thursday, August 2^nd until after judging is completed.  NO EXCEPTIONS.
14. The Exhibit Hall will be open for public viewing: Thursday 6 – 9pm, Friday 9am – 8pm, Saturday 9am – 8pm, and Sunday 10am – 4pm.
15. All exhibits and animals must be left on display until 4:00 pm , Sunday August 3rd, and must be released by the Superintendent.  Any exhibitor who removes an exhibit or animal prior to 4:00pm, Sunday, will forfeit all premiums and ribbons and will be excluded from exhibiting in the following year's fair.  Exhibited items need to remain on display for the benefit of all to see for the duration of the fair.
16. All exhibits and animals must be removed from the Extension Building and Fairgrounds by 6:00pm, August 3rd.  All premiums and exhibits not claimed by August 29th, 2008 will be forfeited.
17. The Fair Board is not responsible for loss or damage.  Exhibitors may be asked to sign a release of liability
18. Exceptions to above rules: Exhibitors are responsible for checking exceptions under individual division heading or as posted in the Extension Building.

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The Fair Board of Archuleta County will not be responsible for accidents of any nature, but every precaution will be taken for the safety of the public and exhibitors. The Fair board asks the public to observe all reasonable safety rules. The right is reserved by the Fair Board to interpret, revise and add to the rules governing the Fair as its interests may require. Any protest must be in writing, accompanied by a deposit of $50.00 cash or certified check and filed with the Fair Board within 12 hours of the alleged violation. Deposits will be returned only if protest is sustained. All protests will be considered and acted upon by an executive committee of Fair Board members, appointed by the Fair Board president. This committee will have the absolute right to make a final interpretation of rules and regulations and settle all differences in regard to or arising from the Archuleta County Fair. Visitors should report to the Extension Office any mistreatment or extortion practiced by an employee or volunteer of the Fair or concessionaire.

 

If you would like to be part of the team that produces the best county fair in the state of Colorado, contact the Archuleta County Extension Office at 264-2388.